Focus on Genre: Interview
An interview is a type of writing in which one person questions someone else about a topic. The interviewer asks questions, and the interviewee responds with answers.
A printed interview is a series of questions and answers. As you read, try to “hear” two voices asking and answering.
Your Job as a Reader: Reading Strategy: Synthesize
As you read, notice the details. Use what you already know to draw conclusions about them. Then use your conclusions to form a new understanding of the text.
| Evidence in the Text | What I Already Know | My Conclusion |
|---|---|---|
| “The smallest things can change someone’s life.” | Homelessness is a big problem that some people say can’t be solved. | Diaz shows that every effort does help. |
Chef Mary Ellen Diaz prepares food in the First Slice kitchen.